Highlights from Monday's meeting:~ talked about the Order of the Arrow (OA) and what it is. Last weekend, Scouts, Will Bacon & Jonah Essig and Leader Brett Bacon participated in their Ordeal and are now members of the OA and Scouts, Justin Shepard & Caleb Hill and Leaders, Bill Shepard & Brett Arrans earned their Brotherhood with the OA.~ voted on colors for the cook box~ Firem'n Chit and Totin' Chip cards were passed out to those scouts who earned them at the Weko camp~ OA membership cards were passed out

New to the calendar:~ July 30- Aug 4 - National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) for OA members at Indiana University

Other announcements:~ Bobby Hill is transitioning into the Scoutmaster position and is looking for a parent to take over his Treasurer position. If you can help out or want more information, please contact Bobby.~ Brett Arrans is taking over the OA representative from Bobby Hill.~ There is not a meeting this coming Monday because of Memorial Day.Next meeting will be Monday June 4th

Highlights from tonight's meeting:~ Mikhail Ludens (SPL) gave a presentation on scouting history~ got to see one of the new patrol kitchen boxes. Boys were asked to think about what color(s) we should paint the boxes. We will hold a ballot next week to determine the colors.Upcoming:~ 5/20/18 Crop walk set up (12:45)/take down (3:00)~ 5/20/18 Mackinac Honor Guard practice 5:00

Highlights from last night's meeting:~ unpacked trailer from campout~ organized shed~ cleaned up church grounds~ new scouts worked on their scout rank~ heard about the Weko campout

Upcoming:~ 5/5/18 Blossomtime parade - if you are not playing in a band, we sure could use you walking with the troop. Scouts walking will earn 3 service hrs (all scouts need service hours!) Wear your Class A and meet on the bluff across from the library/Boulevard Hotel. Any questions, please call Mr. Dansfield~ 5/6/18 Mackinac Honor Guard mandatory practice at 5:00 at Whirlpool's Global Headquarters, 2000 North M-63, Benton Harbor, MI.~ 5/20/18 Crop Walk - need scouts to help set up at 12:15 and then tear down at 3:45.

Announcement from leaders:~ The merit badge schedule is available from Mr. Hill for Pioneer. If you are going to Pioneer, make sure to get the form from Mr. Hill.~ Mrs. Giandiletti is coordinating the transportation list to Mackinac for the leaders. She sent an email on April 19th about this. Please make sure to let her know how you are getting there and getting home. ~ I have attached a list of the balances in the Scout accounts. If you were using your scout account for Mackinaw or Weko, those fees have not been subtracted out yet.